Saturday, November 8, 2008

Bullet Points and Pictures

Day 23 in the concrete jungle!


I am acclimatizing to Phoenix much more now and have started to enjoy some things about it. Here are a few below. I have reverted to list format for this post because I don't have enough mental stamina to be witty and write full sentences.
Things I like about Phoenix:
1. I don't have to scrape ice off my windshield at 6:15am when I get in my car for work. I don't even need the heater. I still use AC most days.
2. There are 17 different Starbucks and 34 local coffee shops within a 1 mile radius of my house.
3. There are fake lakes and actual grass within running distance.
4. I can still run in shorts and a tank top...except not at midday because it's still too hot.
5. I am near good family and friends.

Some fun things I have done lately:


1. Went to California to attend Rusty's sister's wedding. Met the WHOLE family. It was great! Man can they get down and boogie on the dance floor!










2. Visited Flagstaff and enjoy the fall colors two weekends ago. These are my friends Rachel and Ginger if you don't know.







2. Sister hosted a Halloween party for family and friends last weekend. Lots of laughs. That is my dad with green hair if you don't know:).












3. started a garden with my lovely friend Ashley today! Well, barely started. We have a lot of work to do...This week: digging and prep. Next week..SOIL.











Those are just a few things I have had time for outside of my very full internship! It is keeping me on my toes and really busy during the week. Only 34 days until Christmas break:)! I can make it.
Hope all of you are well. Thanks to those of you who have encouraged me during the transition! Have a great weekend!

7 comments:

JennyS said...

I am very glad to see the adjustment period has improved! I can't believe you're planting a garden in November. Only in Phoenix... I miss you though! When are you coming to see me?!

Rusty and Amanda said...

Yes, only in Phoenix is right. We are planting potatoes, carrots, spinach, broccoli, and onions! You can come down and have stew or salad with us if anything ever grows:). I am coming to see you in a long time. Probably December 12-15th! I look forward to it. In the meantime...come see ME!

Unknown said...

I like the new layout... Do you need a place to stay when you come the 5th?

JennyS said...

Dang it. I was signed in as Ben. That was me. :)

Rusty and Amanda said...

I did think it was weird that Ben was asking me that...I am staying with Britni on the 5th as of now, but I'll let you know if that changes! Thanks. Wish I got to see you then! See you in two and a half weeks though!

Ginger said...

what... no! you can't go to flag on the 5th. i am coming to phoenix then. okay jenny and britni... you need to tell amanda no. she can stay with you guys on the 6th but not any earlier than that. stick to your original game plan... the 12th-15th.
on a side note... what in the world???? where's a new update?! you managed to change you back drop, but no new blog.... come on!

JennyS said...

Your cruise countdown is at 1 month exactly. That's awesome.
Ginger - I did not encourage the 5th. I won't even be in Flagstaff. And, she's still coming the 12th. Thankfully.